Philip Kalinsky's CV

• Phone: +1 347 251 4127
• Email: philip@kalinsky.me
• Location: New York City
• Website: kalinsky.me
• LinkedIn: philip-kalinsky-bbb63310a
• GitHub: psychotechnik

Profile

Dedicated Backend Software Engineer with a proven track record of developing innovative solutions to complex technical challenges using the Python Programming Language.

Demonstrated ability in managing complexity in designing and growing distributed systems, creating high-quality codebases with a focus on testability, maintainability, and scalability as well as collaborating with other engineers and cross-functional partners to create the best possible products that meet ambitious deadlines.

Technologies

• Programming Languages: Python, Lua, C, SQL, Shell Scripting
• Web Technologies, Libraries, Frameworks: Django, Flask, FastAPI, Tornado, RESTful APIs, Git, Server-Sent Events, Websockets, Real-time apps, Pydantic, Pandas, biopython
• CI/CD, Infrastructure, Systems and Networking: SaltStack, Consul, Nginx, Kafka, Pushpin, Docker, Github Actions, ZeroMQ, uWSGI, pfSense, Proxmox, Grafana
• Cloud Computing Platforms: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, RackSpace, Vultr
• Databases: Postgresql, MySQL, sqlite, Redis, NoSQL
• Operating Systems: Linux, FreeBSD, macOS

Experience

Mirimus Inc., Senior Backend Web Developer / Team Lead

• Jan 2020 – June 2024
• Brooklyn, New York
• Led the development of a custom Lab Information Management System (LIMS) using the Python programming language and Django framework supporting lab protocols for a high-volume (25,000 samples per day) COVID-19 PCR testing lab. https://salivaclear.com
• Develop and maintain APIs, microservices, and data pipelines to facilitate efficient data processing and analysis.
• Installed and maintained Pushpin reverse proxy installations in real-time app communication using Server-Sent Events HTTP streaming.
• Applied bioinformatics tools for large dataset analyses
• Provisioned and maintained a HIPAA-compliant cloud hosting environment.
• Implemented Django model field level encryption on patient health records related data.
• Utilized PostgreSQL schemas in implementing multi-tenancy application.
• Installed and maintained a Proxmox Virtual Environment cluster that allowed bioinformatics engineers to run workloads in LXC containers and KVM Virtual Machines.
• Configured and maintained multiple buildouts of the pfSense firewall across production and lower environments.
• Instrumented Prometheus exporters across various components in the stack.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Associate Director, IT

• Jan 2015 – Jan 2020
• New York City
• Collaborated with other engineers, designers, product managers on a large Content Management System (CMS) as well as a location-based health center search that helped millions of people across the country receive medical care.

Freelancers Union, Backend Web Developer | Contract

• Apr 2014 – Jan 2015
• New York City
• Was involved in building a member directory for a quarter million freelancers.
• Designed and implemented a web based system (Hives) allowing freelancers to interact by forming groups and posting content with commenting support.

Engagement Game Lab at Emerson College, Backend Web Developer | Contract

• Oct 2010 – Apr 2014
• Boston, Mass
• Built a web based multiplayer game for civic engagement using Python/Django. Community PlanIt
• Full multilingual support of static and database backed content.
• Automated demographic and activity data metrics reporting.
• Caching of nearly entire database backed content.

Seesaw, Software developer / Team Lead

• Nov 2008 – Oct 2010
• New York City
• Lead developer on multiple Python/Django based customer-facing projects at a digital agency.

Education

University of Maryland, BS in Computer Science

• Sept 1995 – May 1999

Other

• Languages: English, Russian
• Employment Status: U.S. Citizen. Authorized to work for any US employer (no sponsorship required)